Small Claims Court Toronto
Other Paralegal Services February 13th. 2008, 10:27amSmall claims court is an informal and inexpensive process for settling disputes. In order to keep the whole process simple, the court will only deal with property and monetary claims up to a 
certain limit. In the event your case exceeds those limits, you may still wish to use the small claims court for the easy, fast and cost-effective procedures used therein.
To do this, it simply involves waiving your right to any claim that falls beyond the limit of the small claims court. It is up to you to represent yourself or to get expert legal representation like Legal Action to assist you in complex cases. Contact us if you would like a legal opinion for your particular circumstance.
May 6th, 2008 at 1:17 pm
searching for legal direction in an employment issue as I was fired from my part-time(10 hours/week) employment without just cause.I was wrongfully dismissed given absolutely no explanation for this action taken against me.I can only assume it was because I asked to come in later than my usual start time, for one day.At my repeated request,I received my ROE and holiday pay(of which remains un-cashed).I have been an excellent employee working at this position for 1 and 1/2 years. I am of the opinion that I can sue for a year’s wages, therefore, I don’t believe a lawyer would represent me for such a small claim.Looking for any advice in order to improve my well-being.
May 8th, 2008 at 11:15 am
Jane,
Because the complexity of your matter, it is necessary for you to speak to us directly. We can be reached at 416-226-7250 for a free consultation.
May 17th, 2008 at 11:18 am
hey i’m sandip. i was working in empire kitchen brampton as a salf employer. i’m painter. and i quit that job because the owner was forcing me for over time and he was using bad word. that why i quit that job but tha shop owner (sami) did’t give me tha last cheque amount of 890.00$. when i was reached there for my last cheque thay insult me. now what i should do? please help me. thank you. Sandip
May 21st, 2008 at 10:36 am
Hi Sandip. Please call our offices at 416-226-7250 or toll free at 1-800-601-UWIN (8946) for a free initial consultation.
June 5th, 2008 at 1:02 pm
Dear Sir/Madam,
I’ve been a tenant of a condo starting from September 5, 2007 untill April 4, 2008. I have paid a rent and a Last Month Rent deposit. In addition, at the time of signing the contract I have been forced to pay 500$ as a “security deposit” (landlord’s receipts available). Now after I left the premises the landlord did not return my 500$. He was hiding from me during my last few days of staying in the appartment (as he knew I was going to leave the country), he answered my phone call only once on my last day and told me a stories about his mother being sick in another city, 300 km away and he had to drive there, and promised to bring me money to airport, then he promised to one of my friend whom I left the keys to pay me back my deposit electronically by wire transfer. I have sent him e-mail after 2 weeks – he never replied. I called him after another 2 weeks, he started telling me stories that he had to clean the carpet, repair the blinds etc. I requested him to give me the list of deductions he is going to make – he refused.
After making some researches in the Internet, I found out:
1. It is illegal to take any deposits exept last month rent
2. Landlord is supposed to pay interest on L.M.R. amount
3. I have full rights to sue the landlord over my 500$ so called “security deposit”
The problem is I do not stay in Canada anymore, I currently live in Dubai, UAE, although it wouldn’t be difficult for me to come to Canada to attend the hearing (provided I can claim travel expences towards the defendant as well)
Would be grateful for any help or advice.
Respectfully yours,
Dr. Kopach.
November 19th, 2008 at 12:11 pm
At court you can sue for up to one months pay per year of service depending on your personal details. If you’re younger, you lose a week, if you’re not middle management, you may lose another. It would also be based on your average monthly part-time wages. Even at $10 per hour, you’d only be suing for $600 and this based on the full months pay per year. Additional damages may include bad faith conduct or provable mental distress. No, not likely a lawyer will assist with this and you also have to take into consideration paying out legal fees to a paralegal. But, it’s your money and employers need to be held accountable. Good luck!
February 1st, 2009 at 11:52 am
We want to help you recover your debts. We are a full service practice with a specialty in Small Claims Court debt recovery and Judgment enforcement. We have several years experience in the field. We offer professional and affordable legal services to both corporations, business owners and individuals.
Please contact me with any of your legal needs for a free consultation.
416) 996-6637
Melanie
April 17th, 2009 at 10:17 am
I am wondering if I can get a legal advice as to what I should do,I had to leave Canada Last August 2008,and during the rush of having to leave I asked around all my friends for who can take care of my Cat and the house,a dear friend of mine offered to look after both,in return I asked her to only pay me for the house what she was paying for the basment appartment she was renting,and since I left,she only paid me 2 months and then she got married and her husband moved in,and till now I got no money what so ever,I keep asking them to leave the house but her husband refused and keep promosing money that never gets paid.what can I do when I am returning to Canada on June and I am already out of all what I had to pay since they moved it,I paid utilities even the internet that I asked Rogers to cut but they wouldn’t.
I need to know what is my right??
July 29th, 2009 at 10:38 am
Can I also sue for court fees and incurred costs from filing in small claims court?
November 2nd, 2009 at 5:25 pm
You can ask for court fees to be repaid at your trial in small claims court